While the remote control that comes with your TV is simple and elegant, you might find it more convenient to turn your phone into a remote control instead. There's an Apple TV remote control built into the Control Center for both the iPhone and iPad. Show How to set up Apple TV Remote on an iPhone or iPadIf your iPhone or iPad is running version 13 of the operating system or later, Apple TV Remote should automatically be added to the Control Center. If you're using an older version — or if you don't see it there for any reason — you'll need to start by adding it. 1. On your iPhone or iPad, start the Settings app. 2. Tap Control Center. Check to see if Apple TV Remote is in the Included Controls section of the page. If not, scroll down and find the Apple TV Remote in More Controls. Tap the plus symbol to the left of the remote to add it to Included Controls. 3. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen. (If you are using iOS 11 or older, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.) 4. Tap the Apple TV Remote button from the collection of buttons at the bottom of the screen. 5. If this is your first time using the remote, you will be asked to select your Apple TV from the list and then enter a four-digit code that's displayed on the Apple TV screen. How to use Apple TV Remote on an iPhone or iPadOnce you've set up your Apple TV Remote app, you can control your TV from the remote control that came with the Apple TV or using the remote app on your iPhone or iPad. To get to the Apple TV Remote app: 1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of the screen. (If you are using iOS 11 or older, open the Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.) 2. Tap the Apple TV Remote button, which you'll find in the collection of buttons at the bottom of the screen. The remote app's controls are fairly intuitive and, for the most part, mimic the controls on the remote control that comes with the Apple TV. Here are the most important things to keep in mind:
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How do I reset Apple TV Remote?How to reset the Apple TV remote. Turn on the Apple TV.. Point the remote at the Apple TV.. Press and hold the Back and Volume Up buttons for five seconds.. You should see a message appear on screen. Bring the remote physically close to the set-top box to complete the pairing process.. |